Chapter E - School Operations

Part 9.0 School Closures

Section 9.3 Out-of-Session Power Outage

Policy Statement:

Out-of-Session Power Outage

If an outage is discovered by the first person to enter the building in the morning, that staff member must immediately contact the power company to determine the expected duration of the outage.  The Director or others must be contacted to determine if school will open on a late schedule or be cancelled.

If an outage occurs after school, the chain of events that must occur during the power outage are:

1. Staff members present in the building must secure the safety of students, staff children and visitors to the school, paying particular attention to restrooms.
2. After five minutes, a staff member must contact the power company.
3. After one-half hour, a staff member must decide if an event or activity should be cancelled or rescheduled, and the building secured.
4. A staff member must secure a ride for each person in the building needing assistance.  No persons other than staff members are to remain in the building unsupervised.
5. Before leaving, the building must be secured manually by locking each door with a key.